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Great car and also a great read! Thanks for sharing with us!
Howdy Malcolm, You may also need to reverse the polarity on the generator and voltage regulator back to positive ground. This may perhaps be why it qu...
Thanks Rosemary! I have always admired the DeSoto grilles. To me.... she just has a big 'ol smile because I am bringing her back to her former beauty!
Thanks Chris! A funny thing with that Jiffy Jet that I have. I have restored Packards and Studebakers for the last 35 years or so, and about ten years...
Thanks Paul! It is close, but does appear a bit more glossy than the original. By the way... thats one nice looking engine bay! I noticed the winshiel...
Thanks for the replies. I have used the aluminum Duplicolor before as it was also a close match for the T98-A transmission on my '59 Studebaker Deluxe...
Thanks for the welcomes, leads, and help all. I will keep posting my progress as I go, and share the fun of starting and driving it for the first time...
Howdy Mac! The button on the steering wheel is an aftermarket push button for the horn, which I would guess looking at its style, was put on in the ea...
Thanks for the lead, It is much appreciated. It has the three spoke wheel that is in good condition with the exception of the missing ring.